FRUITS and vegetables
A great example of a fruit that comes in red, yellow and green is an..
Apple!
When ordering a sandwich, what type of bread is the healthiest option:
a) croissant b) baguette C)Whole wheat bread d)toast
c) Whole wheat bread
Name 3 examples of foods that are part of the grains group
wheat, rice, oats, cereals, popcorn, bulgur, quinoa, etc...
True or false,
sugar is absorbed slowly into the blood stream and thus provide a consistence supply of energy
False, it is rapidly absorbed and thus cause a drop in energy levels very quickly
True or False? drinking fresh juice is as healthy as eating whole fruits
False! whole Fruits have more fiber than juice so it helps us feel full longer
Choose the healthiest burger from the list below:
a) fried fish with brown bread and mayonnaise
b) grilled chicken breast with whole wheat bread and mustard
c) beef burger with brown bread and vegetables and mayonnaise
b) grilled chicken breast with whole wheat bread and mustard
How much of your daily intake should come from whole grains?
Whole grains should represent 50% because it contains more nutrients and fiber than refined grains (white grains)
True or false,
all types of chocolates are healthy
False,
chocolate with 70% cocoa butter is healthier than other varieties because it has less sugar and healthier fats
As per MY PLATE recommendations for healthy eating, how much of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables?
1/2
Name 3 healthy snacks
low fat popcorn
vegetables and hummus
fruits and nuts
etc ...
how much of your plate should be filled up with grains?
A quarter
True or false:
People who do not consume fresh fruits tend to crave sugar and dessert more often
true
Boys and girls your age should eat how many servings of fruit a day?
3 servings
which is/are the healthies breakfast option(s):
a) pancakes, syrup and fruits
B) yogurt, oats and fruits
C) scrambled eggs with sausage and hashbrowns
d) pinto beans and pita bread
B) yogurt, oats and fruits
d) pinto beans and pita bread
when you buy bread , the healthiest choice is ______ a) 100 % whole bread b) white bread c) refined bread d) multigrain bread
a) 100% whole bread AND d) multigrain bread
True or false,
Consuming artificial sweetners is healthy because they do not contain any calories
False, consuming artificial sweetners increase cravings for real sugar. In addition, food products that contain artificial sweetners have calories from other ingredients and they tend to have more fat to compensate for the texture and taste
it is recommended that we eat _____ and ______ colored Vegetables every day .
Green and orange colored vegetables
Portion sizes in restaurants have increased dramatically. How can you avoid overeating at restaurants?
-sharing your plate with someone
-eating half of your plate and taking the other half home
- start with a healthy starter like salad or vegetable soup
Whole Grains are a great source of :
a) energy and fiber b) B vitamins c) iron d) all of the above
d) all of the above
True or false, sugar is only found in desserts
false, sugar is a hidden ingredient in most food products. So be careful and read the food label. If sugar is within the first 5 ingredients, then this food product contains a lot of sugar.